Dad is helping us out here

Dad is helping us out here

When I was growing up, it was impossible to pull the wool over my mom’s eyes. It felt like she was always five steps ahead of all of us. No matter what my associate and I were up to or what my associate and I were trying to get away with, she was constantly catching

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Hard water ruins water heater

Hard water ruins water heater

Because of complications with hard water, our condo appliances don’t last all that long. Our water contains extremely high levels of calcium, lime and rust, however it creates mineral deposits on everything it touches, but hard water reduces the reliability and efficiency of our washing machine, faucets, drains and pipes. It corrodes the finishes on

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High cost of heating and cooling in low-rent apartment

High cost of heating and cooling in low-rent apartment

There were a few years after college when my budget was especially tight. My job paid very little, and I was paying off student loans. My car payment, car insurance and various expenses were difficult to cover. I found an apartment with especially low rent and went without any luxuries. The accommodations were cramped and

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